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One Charged with Operation While Impaired

On March 6, 2026, officers with Patrol Services charged 32-year-old Nathan Hammill with operation while impaired and possession of schedule I substances. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., 911 Communicators received a ...
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One Charged with Robbery, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

On March 4, 2026, officers with the Division 2 Unit charged 22-year-old Josiah Sutherland with robbery, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and several other offences. Around 11:20 a.m., 911 Communicators ...
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Sudden Death Investigation

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is currently investigating a sudden death in the area of Hampton Road near Second Line West. Around 5:15 p.m. on March 7, 2026, 911 ...
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Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Employment Solutions Partner for Exclusive Career Information Sessions

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is teaming up with Employment Solutions to host two exclusive career information sessions for those interested in pursuing a career as a Police Officer or Special Constable. The ...
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One Charged with Three Counts of Assault

On March 3, 2026, officers with the Division 2 Unit charged 45-year-old Martin Vine with three counts of assault. On February 25, 2026, police received a report that the accused ...
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One Charged with Dangerous Operation, Flight from Peace Officer

On March 2, 2026, officers with Patrol Services charged 31-year-old Andre Lapensee with dangerous operation, flight from peace officer, and several other offences. Around 12:40 a.m. on February 24, 2026, ...
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One Charged with Assault

On March 2, 2026, officers with the Division 2 Unit, with assistance from Patrol Services, charged 41-year-old Thomas Kidder with assault. On February 1, 2026, 911 Communicators received a report ...
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